Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 types of cheese (hard, soft, and tangy), sliced or cubed
- Assorted crackers (plain, seeded, or whole-grain)
- ½ cup grapes or berries
- ½ cup apple or pear slices
- ¼ cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2–3 tablespoons spreads (honey, fig jam, mustard)
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses evenly across a large serving platter.
- Place crackers around the cheeses, leaving space for fruits and nuts.
- Add small clusters of grapes, berries, or sliced fruit around the platter.
- Scatter nuts between cheeses and crackers for texture.
- Place small bowls of spreads or drizzle honey over soft cheeses.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 1–2 hours).
Notes
- Keep cheese at room temperature for optimal flavor before serving.
- Balance colors and textures for visual appeal.
- Adjust portions based on guest count.
- Provide cheese knives for easy cutting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 platter
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg